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Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. Known for its mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences, Malaysia's capital is Kuala Lumpur.

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December 20, 2024

Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane

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ASEAN leaders shake hands at the Laos summit in October 2024

What to expect from a Malaysia-chaired ASEAN in 2025

What to expect from a Malaysia-chaired ASEAN in 2025

Malaysia faces a daunting list of tasks including addressing Myanmar's civil war and tensions in the South China Sea.
PoliticsDecember 10, 2024
A visitor poses for a photo in front of a giant full moon installation at Kwai Chai Hong, a heritage revival back alley in Chinatown on September 03, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In Malaysia, digital nomads mix tourism and business travel

In Malaysia, digital nomads mix tourism and business travel

Remote workers are blurring the line between business travel and tourism, while supporting local businesses.
BusinessDecember 9, 202402:43 min
A Philippine flag flutters

Philippine laws up tension on South China Sea

Philippine laws up tension on South China Sea

Maritime laws laying out Philippine claims could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts at regional dominance.
ConflictsDecember 4, 2024
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Malaysia's high-rise ghost town

Malaysia's high-rise ghost town

Forest City in Malaysia is mostly vacant. It’s home to just 10,000 people instead of the planned 700,000.
BusinessNovember 18, 202406:46 min
Workers in Malaysia open the doors of a plastics waste shipment

Malaysia struggles to halt European plastic waste imports

Malaysia struggles to halt European plastic waste imports

Malaysia is one of Europe's top dumping grounds for plastic waste. Will the EU's upcoming export ban make a difference?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 3, 2024
Firefighters work to extinguish a burning bus

Why is road safety a big issue in Southeast Asia?

Why is road safety a big issue in Southeast Asia?

A deadly fire accident on a Thai school bus has reignited a debate about road safety.
SocietyOctober 8, 2024
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A member of the Indigenous Penan community in Sarawak, Malaysia, standing in a forest

Malaysia's Indigenous Penan struggle against deforestation

Logging, palm oil plantations and dam building have threatened the way of life for Malaysia's nomadic Penan community
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 22, 202402:50 min
Petronas Twin Towers Hochhäuser KLCC Skyline von Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

Malaysia's chip industry booming amid tech shift

As the US-China trade war heats up, Malaysia's industry is booming, attracting investments from global tech giants.
BusinessSeptember 19, 202402:43 min
A Baju nomad underwater on Bodgaya Island, Malaysia

Who are the Bajau sea nomads?

While some Bajau spend their lives almost entirely at sea, many opt for more grounded lifestyles near the mainland.
SocietyJuly 27, 202403:34 min
BRICS logo is seen during the 15th summit of the bloc's leaders in Johannesburg

Why are Southeast Asian countries looking to join BRICS?

Malaysia and Thailand are the latest nations in Southeast Asia to express interest in joining the expanded BRICS group.
PoliticsJuly 4, 2024
Table tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Malaysia and Singapore won't take over from Australia as host of the 2026 sporting event. Does it have a future?
SportsApril 16, 2024
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Malaysia's sea turtles are edging towards extinction

Warmer temperatures at nesting beaches are threatening sea turtle populations.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 4, 202401:48 min
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